Bradley at a Glance

Bradley University is a medium-sized, private, comprehensive university located in the Central Illinois, metropolitan community of Peoria, Illinois. Founded in 1897 by Lydia Moss Bradley, the university has a long and distinguished tradition of academic and co-curricular excellence. For over a decade, Bradley has been consistently ranked as one of the top ten regional universities in the Nation by US News & World Report.

Discover how our blend of quality academics, focused career preparation, collaborative relationships and extensive activities and leadership opportunities provides you with a one-of-a-kind college experience.

Campus

77 buildings on an 84-acre campus

Located in the historic West Bluff residential neighborhood

One mile from downtown Peoria

Eight miles from the Peoria International Airport

Accreditation

Accredited by 22 national accrediting agencies, including the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. A complete list of accreditations is available at the accreditation section.

Academic programs

More than 100 undergraduate programs in five colleges:

Foster College of Business

Slane College of Communications & Fine Arts

College of Education & Health Sciences

Caterpillar College of Engineering & Technology

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

More than 30 graduate programs, including:

AACSB-accredited MBA

Theresa S. Falcon Executive MBA

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Bradley students

Approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 700 graduate students

Students come from across the U.S. and 44 countries

Students of color: 21% of the freshman class

Men: 50% of undergraduates; women: 50%

Freshman enrollment: 948

Transfer enrollment: 227

ACT scores:

Average: 26

Middle 50%: 23-28

Middle 50% SAT score: 1000-1250

High school class ranking:

Top 10%: 31% of incoming freshmen

Top 25%: 67% of incoming freshmen

Top 50%: 92% of incoming freshmen

Three-year average for graduates who started a career, graduate school, or other postgraduate experience within six months of graduation: 93%

Financial strengths

Endowment as of June 30, 2014: $293 million

2014-15 budget: $172 million

Annual gifts from private sources: more than $17 million

Tuition and expenses

2014-15 tuition: $30,500

2014-15 total (tuition + $9,420 room & board + $344 fees): $40,264

Financial assistance awards

Received by more than 85% of Bradley students

Faculty

More than 350 full-time faculty members

Full-time faculty with doctorate or terminal degrees: 85%

Student/faculty ratio: 12:1

Average class size

21 students

Student organizations

More than 240, including the Lewis J. Burger Center for Student Leadership and Public Service

Technology

One of only a small percentage of institutions offering Internet2 access, which provides learning opportunities in collaboration with students and faculty at other institutions

Study abroad

Short-term academic programs with Bradley faculty and students

Extended study abroad opportunities at a number of distinguished universities and programs